The Payment of Wages Act, 1936

Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or
more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc%
Provisions Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or
for his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely
to affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding
the period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions
at 6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an
establishment on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and
address) and the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
.
The $actories Act, 1978
Objectives
To ensure ade-uate safety measures and to promote the health and welfare of
the wor+ers employed in factories.
To prevent haphaDard growth of factories through the provisions related to the
approval of plans before the creation of a factory.
Scope and coverage
Regulates wor+ing condition in factories.
>asic minimum re-uirements for ensuring safety) health and welfare of
wor+ers.
Applicable to all wor+ers.
Applicable to all factories using power and employing 10 or more wor+ers)
and if not using power) employing 20 or more wor+ers on any day of the
preceding 12 months.
ain provisions
0ompulsory approval) licensing and registration of factories.
7ealth measures.
:afety measures.
(elfare measures.
(or+ing hours.
,mployment of women and young persons.
Annual leave provision.
Accident and occupational diseases.
/angerous operations.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
.n starting a factory.
Throughout the life of the factory.
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or
more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc%
Provisions Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or
for his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely
to affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding
the period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions
at 6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an
establishment on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and
address) and the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
.
The inim!m Wages Act, 1978
Objectives
To determine the minimum wages in industry and trade where labour
organisations are non!existent or ineffective.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all employees engaged to do any wor+) s+illed) uns+illed manual
or clerical) in a scheduled employment) including out!wor+ers.
1ixation of minimum wages.
ain provisions
1ixation of minimum wage of employees.
*rocedure for fixing and revising minimum wages.
.bligation of employees.
Rights of wor+ers.
When to cons!"t and refer
At the time of fixation of salary of newexisting employees.
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or
more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc%
Provisions Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or
for his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely
to affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding
the period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions
at 6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an
establishment on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and
address) and the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc% Provisions
Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or for
his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or
more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc%
Provisions Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or
for his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely
to affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding
the period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions
at 6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an
establishment on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and
address) and the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or
more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc%
Provisions Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or
for his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely
to affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding
the period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions
at 6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an
establishment on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and
address) and the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely to
affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding the
period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions at
6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or
more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc%
Provisions Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or
for his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely
to affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding
the period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions
at 6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an
establishment on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and
address) and the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
.
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Objectives
To ensure regular and prompt payment of wages and to prevent the
exploitation of a wage earner by prohibiting arbitrary fines and deductions
from his wages.
Scope and coverage
Application for payment of wages to persons employed in any factory.
Not applicable to wages which average Rs 1600! "#$%.&$' per month or
more.
(ages include all remuneration) bonus) or sums payable for termination of
service) but do not include house rent reimbursement) light vehicle charges)
medical expenses) TA) etc.
ain provisions
Responsibility of the employer for payment of wages and fixing the wage
period.
*rocedures and time period in wage payment.
*ayment of wages to discharged wor+ers.
*ermissible deductions from wages.
Nominations to be made by employees.
*enalties for contravention of the Act.
,-ual remuneration for men and women.
.bligations and rights of employers.
.bligations and rights of employees.
When to cons!"t and refer
/eciding wages and salary administration at all times.
The #mp"oyees Provident $!nds and isc%
Provisions Act, 19&'
Objectives
To ma+e provisions for the future of the industrial wor+er after he retires or
for his dependents in the case of his early death.
0ompulsory *rovident 1und
1amily *ension
/eposit lin+ed insurance
Scope and coverage
Application to factories and establishments employing 20 or more persons.
0an be made applicable by central government to establishments employing
less than 20 persons or if the ma3ority of employees agree.
,xcludes establishments employing %0 or more persons or 20 or more persons
but less than %0 persons) until the expiry of three years in the case of the
former) and five years in the case of the former) and five years in the case of
the latter) from the date of setting up of establishment.
Applicable to all persons who are employed directly or indirectly through
contractors in any +ind of wor+.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing pay not exceeding Rs. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
Apart from terminal disbursal of non!refundable withdrawals for 5ife
6nsurance *olicies
7ouse building
8edical treatment
8arriage
7igher education
1amily pension
Retirement!cum!withdrawal benefits
/eposit lin+ed insurance Amount e-ual to the average balance in *rovident
1und of deceased sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. 2%)000! "#%%9.49'.
Wor)men*s +ompensation Act, 19'3
To provide compensation for wor+men in cases of industrial accidental
occupational diseases in the course of employment resulting in disablement or
death. 0overage for persons employed in 1actories) 8ines) *lantations) the
Railways and others mentioned in :chedule 66 of the Act.
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath
! 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$' 8aximum ! Rs. 1)1;)000 "#2)%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement
! 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;' 8aximum ! Rs. 40)000 "#1%64.;'
Temporary disablement
! %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The +ontract ,abo!r -.eg!"ation / Abo"ition0 Act,
1912
Not to be re-uired to wor+ beyond 9 hours between 6 A.8. and 4 *.8.
with the exception of midwives and nurses in plantations.
The 3nter4state igrant Wor)men -.eg!"ation of
#mp"oyment and +onditions of Service0 Act, 1919
:eparate toilets and washing facilities to be provided in employment covered
by the $rd and 6th laws.
aternity (enefit Act, 1961
8aternity benefits to be provided on completion of &0 days wor+ing.
Not re-uired to wor+ during six wee+s immediately following the day of
delivery or miscarriage.
No wor+ of arduous nature) long hours of standing li+ely to interfere with
pregnancynormal development of foetus or may cause miscarriage or li+ely
to affect health to be given for a period of one month immediately preceding
the period of six wee+s before delivery.
.n medical certificate) advance maternity benefit to be allowed.
Rs. 2%0 "#%.6' as medical bonus to be given in case when no prenatal
confinement and post!natal care is provided free of charge.
#5!a" .em!neration Act, 1916
*ayment of e-ual remuneration to men and women wor+ers for same or
similar nature of wor+ protected under the Act and also under the provisions
at 6:8( Act) mentioned above.
No discrimination permissible in recruitment and service conditions except
where employment of women is prohibited or restricted by or under any law.
The +hi"dren -P"edging of ,abo!r0 Act, 1933
Any agreement to pledge the labour of children is void.
The (idi and +igar Wor)ers -+onditions of
#mp"oyment0 Act, 1966
,mployment of children under 1; years of age prohibited under the laws at :l.
Nos. 2 to %.
,xcept in the process of family based wor+ or recognised school!based
activities) children not permitted to wor+ in occupations connected with=
*assenger) goods mail transport by Railway 0inder pic+ing) cleaning of ash
pits >uilding operations) construction 0atering establishments in Railway
premises or port limits >eedi ma+ing 0arpet weaving 0ement manufacturing
0loth printing /yeing) weaving 8anufacture of matches) explosives)
firewor+s 8ica cutting) splitting (ool cleaning
6n occupations and processes other than the above mentioned) wor+ by
children is permissible only for six hours between &.00 A.8. and 4.00 *.8.
with one day?s wee+ly rest.
.ccupier of establishment employing children to give notice to local 6nspector
and maintain prescribed register.
The Payment of 6rat!ity Act, 191'
Objective
To provide for payment of gratuity on ceasing to hold office
+overage
1actories) 8ines) .il fields) *lantations) *orts) Railway 0ompanies) :hops @
0ommercial ,stablishments and to other establishments to which the
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an
establishment on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and
address) and the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.
.
Aovernment extends the law.
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding R. $%00! "#4&.$4' per month.
(enefits
1% days wages for every completed year of service or part thereof in excess of
six months sub3ect to a maximum of Rs. %0)000 "#119.%&'
#mp"oyees State 3ns!rance Act, 1978
Objective
To provide for health cover) 8edical care and 0ash benefits for
:ic+ness
8aternity
,mployment in3ury
*ensions to dependents in case of /eath "or' ,mployment in3ury
#"igibi"ity
,mployees drawing wages not exceeding Rs. $000! "#64.14' per month
(enefits
0ompensation for /eath 8inimum ! Rs. 20)000 "#;;4.&$ 8aximum' ! Rs.
1)1;)000 "#2%%2.62'
0ompensation for *ermanent disablement 8inimum ! Rs. 2;)000 "#%$4.;'
8aximum ! Rs "40)000' #1)%64.;
Temporary disablement %0< of wages for a maximum period of % years.
The Payment of (on!s Act, 196&
Objectives
To provide statutory obligations for payment of bonus to persons employed in
certain establishments on the basis of profits or productivity.
Scope and +overage
Applicable all over 6ndia to factories under the 1actories Act and to other
establishments employing 20 or persons on any day during a year.
Aovernment can extend its coverage to establishments employing between 10
and 20 wor+ers.
0overs all wor+ers including supervisors) managers) administrators) technical
and clerical staff employed on salary or wages not exceeding Rs 2)%00
"#%%.94' per month.
ain Provision
,ligibility for bonus.
*ayment of minimum and maximum bonus.
Time limit for payment of bonus.
/eductions from bonus.
0omputation of gross profits and available allocable surplus.
Rights of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
(hen the factory if registered under the 1actories Act.
(hen the number of employees in the establishment reaches 20 or above.
(hen calculating the bonus.
The Shops and #stab"ishments Act, 19&3
Objectives
To provide statutory obligation and rights to employees and employers in the
unorganised sector of employment) i.e.) shops and establishments.
Scope and +overage
A state legislationB each state has framed its own rules for the Act.
Applicable to all persons employed in an establishments with or without
wages) except the members of the employer?s family.
:tate government can exempt) either permanently or for a specified period)
any establishments from all or any provisions of this Act.
ain Provisions
0ompulsory registration of shopestablishment within thirty days of
commencement of wor+.
0ommunications of closure of the establishment within 1% days from the
closing of the establishment.
5ays down the hours of wor+ per day and wee+.
5ays down guidelines for spread!over) rest interval) opening and closing
hours) closed days) national and religious holidays) overtime wor+.
Rules for employment of children) young persons and women
Rules for annual leave) maternity leave) sic+ness and casual leave) etc.
Rules for employment and termination of service.
8aintenance of registers and records and display of notices.
.bligations of employers.
.bligations of employees.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
(hen framing personnel policies and rules.

The Trade 9nions Act, 19'6
Objective
To confer a legal and corporate status on registered trade unions.
Scope and +overage
Applicable to unions of wor+ers as well as associations of employers.
,xtends to the whole of 6ndia.
A central legislation but administered and enforced by the state governments.
ain Provisions
/efines trade union.
Registration of a trade union by any seven or nine wor+ers of an establishment
on applying with a copy of the rules of the union) the name and address) and
the list of office bearers.
0ancellation and dissolution of trade unions.
.bligations of registered trade unions.
Rights of registered trade unions.
When to +ons!"t And .efer
At the time of start of an enterprise.
Throughout the running of the enterprise.
The 3nd!stria" :isp!tes Act
Objectives
To provide a machinery for peaceful resolution of disputes and to promote
harmonious relation between employers and wor+ers.
Scope and coverage
Applicable to all industrial and commercial establishments
0overs all wor+ers and supervisors drawing salaries up to Rs. 1600! "#$%.&2'
per month.
Not an applicable to person employed in managerial and administrative
capacities.
ain provisions
/efines industry) industrial dispute) layoff) loc+out) retrenchment) trade union)
stri+e) wages. wor+man) etc.
*rovides machinery for investigating and settling disputes through wor+s
committees) conciliation officers) boards of conciliation) courts of en-uiry)
labour courts) tribunals and voluntary arbitration.
Reference of dispute for ad3udication.
Awards of labour courts and tribunals.
*ayment of wages to wor+ers pending proceedings in 7igh 0ourts.
Rights of appeal.
:ettlements in outside conciliation.
Notice of change in employment conditions.
*rotection of wor+men during pendency of proceedings
:tri+e and loc+out procedures.
5ay!off compensation.
Retrenchment compensation.
*roceedings for retrenchment.
0ompensation to wor+men in case of transfer of underta+ings.
0losure procedures.
Reopening of closed underta+ings.
Cnfair labour practices.
Recovery of money due from employer.
*enalties.
.bligations and rights of employees.